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South Stradbroke surfForecast / QLD – Gold Coast / Australia
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for South Stradbroke this week:
The surf forecast for South Stradbroke over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 25) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at South Stradbroke in the next 12 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 02) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 25th Feb) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 1st Mar) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 2nd Mar) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Stradbroke over the next 12 days.
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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Energy (?) | 382 | 343 | 660 | 389 | 278 | 234 | 245 | 398 | 439 | 302 | 358 | 430 | 304 | 342 | 299 | 320 | 422 | 720 | 327 | 416 | 427 | 739 | 884 | 747 | 815 | 875 | 1083 | 1000 | 665 | 788 | 700 | 753 | 621 | 561 | 440 | 381 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:53PM 0.93 | 5:37AM 1.48 | 5:55PM 1.01 | 6:22AM 1.59 | 6:41PM 1.12 | 7:03AM 1.70 | 7:22PM 1.24 | 7:43AM 1.77 | 8:01PM 1.35 | 8:23AM 1.79 | 8:41PM 1.45 | 9:03AM 1.77 | 9:23PM 1.52 | 9:43AM 1.70 | 10:06PM 1.56 | 10:25AM 1.58 | 10:53PM 1.56 | 11:09AM 1.43 | 11:45PM 1.53 | 11:58AM 1.26 | 12:46AM 1.49 | 12:56PM 1.10 | 2:00AM 1.45 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:39AM 0.59 | 10:30PM 0.49 | 12:23PM 0.50 | 11:28PM 0.42 | 1:00PM 0.40 | 12:18AM 0.33 | 1:35PM 0.32 | 1:05AM 0.25 | 2:09PM 0.25 | 1:50AM 0.19 | 2:44PM 0.21 | 2:35AM 0.16 | 3:20PM 0.20 | 3:22AM 0.18 | 3:57PM 0.21 | 4:11AM 0.24 | 4:36PM 0.25 | 5:04AM 0.34 | 5:18PM 0.32 | 6:06AM 0.46 | 6:06PM 0.39 | 7:24AM 0.57 | 7:04PM 0.47 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:13 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | 4 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
Temp. °C | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C (?) | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. |
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Information about the South Stradbroke Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for South Stradbroke provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at South Stradbroke can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our South Stradbroke surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (South Stradbroke) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for South Stradbroke may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
South Stradbroke is 5 km (3 miles) from the city of Southport. If you plan a holiday in Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Southport. Southport has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.